{"product_id":"zoomed-turtle-dock","title":"ZooMed Turtle Dock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Turtle Dock\u003c\/strong\u003e is the classic floating basking platform for aquatic turtles. Suction cup mounts hold it in place, a unique self leveling design lets the dock ride up and down with your water level, and the submerged ramp gives turtles an easy climb out to a dry basking area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutfitting a turtle tank? Pair the dock with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e and keep the water clear with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-aquatic-turtle-kit-submersible-filter\"\u003eZoo Med submersible turtle filter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eWhy Turtles Need a Dry Dock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquatic turtles have to haul out and dry off completely under a heat and UVB lamp to keep their shells healthy. A floating dock gives them a basking spot that never floods, and because it self levels, it keeps working as the water drops between water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eChoosing a Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600; width: 38%;\"\u003eMini (TD-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFloating Dock for hatchling turtles, newts, African dwarf frogs, fire belly toads, and mudskippers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSmall (TD-10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eTanks 10 gallons and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMedium (TD-20)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eTanks 15 gallons and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLarge (TD-30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eTanks 40 gallons and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eX-Large (TD-40)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eTurtle Pond Dock for ponds and very large tanks, holds two large turtles, anchors with a nylon suspension cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen in doubt, size up. A dock that is too small will tip or ride low under a heavy turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600; width: 38%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eSuction cups on the tank glass; the X-Large Pond Dock uses a nylon suspension cable instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLeveling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eSelf leveling, automatically adjusts to all water levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAccess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eSubmerged ramp for an easy climb out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAlso suits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eNewts, frogs, toads, crabs, and mudskippers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px; background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e for growing turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-aquatic-turtle-kit-submersible-filter\"\u003eZoo Med submersible turtle filter\u003c\/a\u003e to handle messy eaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jurassipet-jurassical-dry-reptile-calcium\"\u003eJurassiPet JurassiCal\u003c\/a\u003e calcium for strong shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it attach to the tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e Suction cups stick to the glass and the dock floats between the mounts, sliding up and down as the water level changes. The X-Large Pond Dock anchors with a nylon suspension cable so it sits in open water away from the pond edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold my turtle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the dock to your tank and turtle size, and go a size up for a big slider or any turtle that tips the platform. Adult red eared sliders do best on the Large or X-Large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need a basking lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Put your heat bulb and UVB directly over the dock so your turtle can warm up and dry off completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for animals besides turtles?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The Mini Floating Dock in particular is sized for newts, African dwarf frogs, fire belly toads, crabs, and mudskippers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Mini","offer_id":48866659959003,"sku":"TD-5","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":48866659991771,"sku":"TD-10","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48866660024539,"sku":"TD-20","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48866660057307,"sku":"TD-30","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":48866660090075,"sku":"TD-40","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_0c5d6dbb-db35-46cb-aa22-876880a99c00.jpg?v=1781196305","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-turtle-dock","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}